Colossians 4:10-18 CSB – Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin (concerning whom you have received instruction: if he comes to you, welcome him), and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcised are my coworkers for the Kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills. For I testify about him that he works hard for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas send you greetings. Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home. After this letter has been read at your gathering, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. And tell Archippus, ‘Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.’ I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
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Friends Have Fun Together!
Friends Are Loyal!
Consistent Support
Proverbs 17:17 CSB – A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a difficult time.
Keep Each Other’s Secrets
Proverbs 16:28 CSB – A contrary person spreads conflict, and a gossip separates close friends.
Loving Correction
Proverbs 27:6 CSB – The wounds of a friend are trustworthy, but the kisses of an enemy are excessive.
Friends Are Selfless!
Acts 19:29 CSB – So the city was filled with confusion, and they rushed all together into the amphitheater, dragging along Gaius and Aristarchus, Macedonians who were Paul’s traveling companions.
Acts 27:2 CSB – When we had boarded a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, intending to sail to ports along the coast of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us.
